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However, according to Daily Telegraph journalist Matt Law, Chelsea will ask United for striker Anthony Martial as part of any potential deal.

He tweeted: “Big if right now but IF Manchester United have shown an interest in Zouma as reported in France then I am 100 per cent sure Chelsea would ask on Martial…”

Martial’s future remains unclear at Old Trafford with his agent confirming earlier this summer the striker wants to leave.

It remains to be seen if United will cash in on the Frenchman before today’s 5pm deadline but with Mourinho prioritising a defender, the Red Devils will have to consider Chelsea’s apparent request for Martial if they want Zouma.